Electricity Problems - conductive spheres

In summary, when metal sphere X, initially charged to 10,000 volts with a total charge of +Q, is connected to uncharged sphere Y and then to uncharged sphere Z, the potential on sphere Z will be 2,500 volts and the charge on sphere Z will be + ¼ Q. This is because the charge will flow from sphere X to sphere Y until they have equal potentials, and then from sphere Y to sphere Z until they also have equal potentials.
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Homework Statement




Initially, metal sphere X is charged to an electric potential of 10,000 volts, with a total charge on its surface of +Q. Metal spheres Y and Z are initially uncharged. Spheres Y and Z are the same size as sphere X. All three spheres are held by insulated stands.


6. Sphere X is connected by a conducting wire to sphere Y. The wire is then removed and used to connect sphere Y and Z. After the wire is again removed, what is the potential on sphere Z?
a. 10,000 V
b. 5,000 V
c. 2,500 V
d. 1,250 V
e. 0
7. What is the charge on sphere Z after the procedure described in problem 6?
a. +Q
b. + ½ Q
c. + ¼ Q
d. + 1/3 Q
e. –Q


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



Is it A and C?
 
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Connecting two spheres will cause charge flow till both have equal potentials. In short answer is C and C.
 

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An electric field is an invisible force created by electrically charged objects that can exert a force on other charged objects. It is represented by electric field lines that show the direction and strength of the force.

2. How do conductive spheres interact in an electric field?

Conductive spheres will experience a force when placed in an electric field. This force is dependent on the charge of the spheres and the strength of the electric field. If the spheres have the same charge, they will repel each other, while opposite charges will attract.

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